Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Rhode Island

Everyone has times in their lives where they are confused, conflicted, or struggling with something that requires help from others. Finding the right person to help can be overwhelming, but thankfully that is why I am here! I am a trained outside voice to help you begin the process of understanding what your roadblocks to success, happiness, and general well-being are. We will work together to give you the tools to start identifying and changing thinking patterns that no longer suit you or your needs. We will create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to find your voice to be able to share your thoughts and feelings.

If, in this VERY moment, things are "falling apart", and you don't want to wait weeks for an appointment and support, please call me NOW. Sadly, people often wait too long before seeking help for stressors of all kinds - anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, family of origin issues, current relationships, and others specific to you. If you are serious about making significant changes and would like to work with tried and true methods for transformation, please reach out to me.

I believe in each person’s innate potential and ability to grow and heal. My approach brings a compassionate, non-judgmental mindful awareness to sessions. This helps clients slow down in order to explore and heal emotions and beliefs that are limiting their sense of well-being and potential. Clients learn to use mindfulness as a powerful tool for change. I work with adults who are struggling with life transitions, anxiety or depression as well as people struggling with the impact of trauma.

Like many journeys, therapy begins with where you are now. During my seventeen years practicing therapy I have learned that therapy needs to be a collaborative process. You are the expert on your life and its future direction. As your therapist, I will provide a safe, confidential space to explore relevant events in your life that may be influencing your ability to reach your objectives. I will assist by providing insight, life skills, and support so that you can take the steps necessary to lessen your symptoms, enhance your self-knowledge, and effectively meet life's challenges.

As a licensed mental health counselor, I approach the process of therapy as an art and a science requiring both creativity and skill. Thus, my approach to therapy is as diverse as my clientele. As rapport is built, I use interventions that resonate with the individual. DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing are examples of modalities I use complimentary to my psychoanalytic training.

I am is a board-certified sex therapist and draw from my experiences as a mindfulness-based mental health counselor, a licensed massage therapist, a registered yoga teacher, and a sexual wellness educator teaching a Human Sexuality course at URI for the last 13 years. Our sexuality and sexual experiences have the potential power to be part of some of the most blissful and beautiful experiences as well as potentially problematic, compulsive or traumatic experiences. I support people to connect with their inner guidance system to access their own wisdom for healing, creating balance, wellbeing, joy and pleasure.

Immediate openings! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island. After graduating from Rhode Island College with my Master of Social Work degree, I worked as a School Social Worker providing mental health, social skill, and behavioral support to children and adolescents. I have additional experience providing outpatient therapy within community mental health and supporting individuals facing stressors resulting from crisis, trauma, life transitions, and structural and systematic challenges.

*** I am not taking on new clients currently, please be in touch if you are interested in being placed on a waitlist. I am holding group sessions in September, please see below.** Often times change is met with resistance, and as a therapist, I provide a supportive role in assisting others to recognize and overcome blocks, fear and distraction. Supporting healing in adolescents and adults whom wish to become their best selves, is fostered by a relationship built upon trust, compassion and open communication. I use a variety of holistic modalities, including mindfulness, expressive arts, DBT, and EMDR.

Life is about relationships. Yet anxiety and feelings of unworthiness can lead to self sabotage. I work with people to identify emotional roadblocks, alter negative self talk, recognize strengths, and implement habits that will bring a sense of affinity to others, and more kindness to ourselves. Change is possible, when we see the possibilities. With couples, I am interested in connecting the dots between intention, perception, and reactivity. When defensiveness is decreased, mutual flexibility and loving communication grows. With Life Coaching, areas of health, education, career, and relationship are addressed.

A "Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker" who specializes in working with adults, adolescents, families and couples. I have over 15 years experience working in community mental health and substance abuse agencies. I have been in private practice for over 8 years. My specialties include depression, anxiety/panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, substance abuse/addiction, borderline personality disorder, self-injurious behaviors, relationship difficulties, social skills, anger management, trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, self-esteem, conflict resolution and stress management.

My purpose is to help you become your best self, and to live the kind of life you want to live. Our work together will focus on helping you feel better, and improving your connection with others in the contexts of your personal life, career and intimate relationship. I work with adults and young adults who are interested in increasing self-awareness, developing mindfulness skills and reducing self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors. My practice blends the best of psychodynamic approaches with evidence-based cognitive behavioral strategies.

Harmony, Balance & Happiness through Insight, Acceptance & Forgiveness. I see adults 28 and up, integrating DBT, psychodynamic and insight-oriented approaches with mindfulness, meditation and spiritual practices. I am trained in IFS and EMDR, powerful tools for working with trauma, grief, addictions and chronic pain.

My goal as a clinician is to help you learn the strategies and techniques you need to cope with whatever brings you to my office. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all method, but rather try to tailor my methods to my clients' needs. Primarily, I work with adolescents, parents, and couples, as well as adults on an individual basis. I try to be both practical and understanding in my approach to treatment.

Karen uses her Holistic education and training in her approach to helping people heal and become whole again. Karen fits her counseling approach to each individual using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. Today’s world is more challenging than ever to navigate as a result of many factors. How we manage these challenges depends on how we view them, and how we view our ability to cope with them.

I have over 20 years' experience treating anxiety and stress-related problems. My practice specializes in the treatment of anxiety, panic, phobias, PTSD, and stress and anxiety related to medical conditions, especially lung diseases, cancer, IBS, tinnitus, and pain. I am also experienced in helping people who are having trouble with sleep and health-related behavior changes, such as increasing physical activity. My treatment approach is primarily cognitive-behavioral, and incorporates other complementary practices and techniques, including ACT, mindfulness, biofeedback and relaxation training.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Rhode Island and provide online and in-person individual therapy to adolescents and adults. My areas of specialization and interest include anxiety, depression, gender affirming therapy, exploring the relationship between masculinity norms and depression, navigating interpersonal struggles, college student mental health, developing a healthy/authentic identity, and relationship difficulties. I aim to take all intersecting aspects of my clients’ identities into account, while also recognizing the vast diversity that exists within specific groups.

Are you struggling with anxiety & low self-esteem, experiencing grief, or battling intense emotions linked to past trauma? You may wish to feel more emotionally grounded, banish limiting thought patterns, and/or find inner peace & independence. It can be incredibly difficult to move past your own beliefs about yourself, even if you know they're untrue or holding you back. Therapy with me is about reconnecting with yourself in a compassionate, healthy manner, so that you can achieve your goals, gain personal insight, & heal from past experiences.

If you are having a hard time managing life and the stress that comes along with it, I will work with you to overcome obstacles that feel like they are never going away. I have over 22 years of experience with clients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma/abuse, grief/loss, relationship issues and parenting issues. I’ll work with you to create a safe place where feelings can be shared without any fear of judgement. My approach is a combination of strengths-based therapy, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and family centered therapy.

I have 25+ years working in the field of mental health with children, adolescents, and adults. My wide range of experiences provides me with the knowledge and skills to help people through difficult times in their lives and guide them through the challenges, and sometimes, difficult transitions and adjustments. My job is to provide clients with new skills that empower them to look at their issues from a new perspective and empower them to engage in a change process.